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10 Steps for Scanning Your Genealogy Files and Family Photos

Start digitizing your family research with this guide to scanning genealogy documents, family photos, and other important files.

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7 Tips for Discovering Your Pioneer Ancestors Premium

Channel your adventurous ancestors: Set off on a genealogical journey to your pioneer heritage with our seven tips.

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Family Archivist: Virtual Bequests Premium

Share your family history with a virtual bequest. Also, learn how to identify an old butter stamp.

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Five Questions with Kenyatta Berry Premium

Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) president Kenyatta D. Berry fell in love with genealogy during law school. Now that passion has her traveling the country talking about—and doing—genealogy. 1. You’re trained as a lawyer. What attracted you to family history? My interest in genealogy started when I...

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How to Preserve an Old Quilt Premium

SUPPLIES: Camera, vacuum, archival tissue, acid-free boxCOST: VariesTIME: 1-2 hours 1. Unfold the quilt. Place it in a clean, well-lit area. Photograph both sides. Take close-up photos of special elements, such as embellishments or embroidered signatures.2. Inspect the fabric and seams for rips, moisture damage and insect infestation. Photograph...

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Genealogy Software That Helps You Write Your Family HIstory Premium

Your genealogy software can make your family history book easier to put together. Here's how.

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6 Questions to Help You Start Writing Your Family History

Brush up your family history writing and paint your ancestors with words. These six questions will get you going.

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Religious Records: Researching Latter-day Saints Premium

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is an international church today, but it was born and raised in the United States. Learn about founder Joseph Smith Jr., a New Yorker, and how many Mormons eventually found their way to Utah and beyond.

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Family Archivist: Mobile Scanner Tips Premium

Diane Miller, technical marketing specialist for the Flip-Pal mobile scanner, explains how a mobile scanner can help digitize, inventory and archive your personal genealogical research.

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